“Indeed, we are very pleased as Mr. Ruwase assumes the role of President of the LCCI.

“As a Council Member and a key officer of the Chamber, he has brought his extensive knowledge and experience to bear and provided quality perspectives to deliberations at the Chamber,” he said.

Yusuf said that Ruwase’s election would enhance the Chamber’s role as a leading advocate of best business policy and practice with the objective of promoting and protecting the interest of its members and the business community.

Ruwase was born on August 2, 1953 in Lagos Island to the Family of Pastor and Mr.s Rufus Ruwase.

He is the Principal Partner of PB Ruwase and Co (Chartered Accountants) and Chairman of Ruleos Ventures Limited.

He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).

Prior to the new position, Ruwase had served as President, Logistics Society of Nigeria and President, International Air Couriers Association of Nigeria. (NAN)